and not only that, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,
Parallel translations
- WEB Not only so, but who was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
- KJV And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:
- BSB More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering—the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
- NKJV and not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind,
- NLT He was appointed by the churches to accompany us as we take the offering to Jerusalem—a service that glorifies the Lord and shows our eagerness to help.
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Quick answer
This brother was officially chosen by the churches to travel with Paul in administering the gift, all for the Lord's glory. Shared accountability marked the whole enterprise.
Overview
The collection was no private venture; the brother was formally appointed by the churches to accompany Paul. The stated aim is the glory of the Lord and the demonstration of eager goodwill. This open, accountable arrangement honors God and protects the ministry from any hint of impropriety.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 11
- 1 Cor 16:3–4When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.
- 2 Cor 9:8And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.
- 2 Cor 4:15For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.
- 2 Cor 9:12–14For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;
- 2 Cor 8:6–7So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
- Acts 15:25it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
- 2 Cor 8:1–4Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia;
- Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.
- 1 Pet 4:10–11As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
- Phil 4:18–19But I have all things, and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.
- Acts 6:3–6Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
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